MEDIA ADVISORY
Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators
For April 2010
April 2010 vs. April 2009
| Indicator | April 2010 | April 2009 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $1,002,149,983 | $1,028,038,079 | -2.52% |
| U.S. Purses | $82,076,326 | $82,285,415 | -0.25% |
| U.S. Race Days | 433 | 442 | -2.04% |
YTD 2010 vs. YTD 2009
| Indicator | YTD 2010 | YTD 2009 | % Change |
| Wagering on U.S. Races* | $3,787,816,766 | $4,135,325,346 | -8.40% |
| U.S. Purses | $276,376,452 | $298,239,958 | -7.33% |
| U.S. Race Days | 1,481 | 1,596 | -7.21% |
* Includes worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races.
Contact: Rhonda Norby, Marketing and Communications Manager, (859) 224-2856
